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Latest newssl_SIOffice of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Protection of Classified InformationThu, 24 May 2018 21:26:39 +0200Thu, 24 May 2018 21:26:39 +0200Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Protection of Classified Information - newsnews-1364Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:12:46 +0200The working group meeting of the South East European National Security Authorities' forum (SEENSA)http://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1364/
The working group meeting of the South East European National Security Authorities' forum (SEENSA)...The working group meeting of the South East European National Security Authorities' forum (SEENSA) took place in Ljubljana on 29th March 2018, co-chaired and co-organized by the RCC and the Office for the Protection of Classified Information of the Government of Slovenia. NSAs from nine SEECP/RCC Participants from the region took part. Main theme of the meeting was „Issues of personnel security, including security awareness“. It was openedby the RCC Secretary General Mr Goran Svilanović and the host NSA Head Mr Dobran Božič, who both also participated in its work. After presentations and lively discussion one of the main conclusions and recommendations was that although legal and practical solutions of issues apertaining to the main topic of the meeting vary considerably, there is no doubt that the regional and bilateral cooperation in this important field is very beneficial for all and each and every Participant and State. Therefore, it should be intensified.

Government Office for the protection of classified information in cooperation with MFA representative hosted and leaded bilateral TAIEX project in the period 18-20th October with NSA BIH delegation in the Study visit format.

The objective of the Study-visit was to:

- Develop training and briefing on the security rules and procedures for protection of classified information in the same minimum standards as in the EU legislation,

- Establish E-training, following the principle of efficiency, rationality and economy, in compliance with the legislation and within the mandate of the competent authorities for training,

]]>Press releasenews-1348Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:32:00 +0100Signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Hungary on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1348/
The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Hungary on...

The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Hungary on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed on 22 January 2016 following negotiations in the context of international activities in the field of bilateral agreements on the protection of classified information and in accordance with Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia no. 02205-4/2014/8 of 2 October 2014.

It was signed by the Director of the Slovenian National Security Authority, Mr Boris Mohar, and the Hungarian Ambassador to Slovenia, Ms Edit Szilágyiné Bátorfi, at Brdo pri Kranju in the margins of the working visit by the Hungarian Government.

The said Agreement replaces the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Republic of Hungary on the Protection of Classified Defence Information and Assets that was signed on 5 October 1998 and used to govern the exchange of such information. Recently concluded agreements regulate more comprehensively the exchange and protection of classified information.

The Agreement provides a legal basis for the implementation of tasks entrusted to national agencies that in the course of their work exchange classified information with their counterparts in other countries. It also enables Slovenian companies to enter into business contracts involving the exchange of classified information.

]]>Press releasenews-1345Fri, 18 Dec 2015 08:31:00 +0100Signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Italian Republic on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1345/
In the context of international activities in the field of bilateral agreements on the protection...

In the context of international activities in the field of bilateral agreements on the protection of classified information and ​​following negotiations, the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Italian Republic on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information was signed on 17 December 2015 by Boris Mohar, Director of the Slovenian National Security Authority, and Rosella Franchini Sherifes, Italian Ambassador to Slovenia.

The Agreement provides a legal basis for state bodies to exchange classified information with the representatives of other countries. Additionally, Slovenian companies will be able to enter into contracts that foresee the exchange of classified information.

]]>Press releasenews-1341Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:25:00 +0100BILATERAL EVENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIAhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1341/
On 28 October 2015, the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information organized a...On 28 October 2015, the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information organized a bilateral event with the delegation of the national security authority of the Republic of Croatia, headed by Director Ivica Panenić and the Information Systems Security Bureau of the Republic of Croatia, headed by Director Robert Žunac. The priorities of the further cooperation were defined, in particular with regard to personnel security, protection of classified information in court proceedings and CIS security. In this field, national legislations of the two countries need to be updated and in this context, carrying out parallel TEMPEST measurements and exchange of opinions on standardized criteria would be of great help. On this occasion, an Implementing Security Arrangement on data exchange in security cooperation between the national security authorities of the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Croatia was signed and an agreement upon its enforcement was reached. Since the need for the bilateral cooperation is mutual, the managements of the two authorities will further support intensive cooperation on a professional level.

]]>Press releasenews-1339Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:03:00 +0200NATO security workshop for non-NATO countries and international organisations, Brdo pri Kranju, 21–25 September 2015http://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1339/
The Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information in cooperation with the NATO...

The Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information in cooperation with the NATO Office of Security within the NATO Headquarters in Brussels co-organized and hosted an international meeting of the leading experts from NATO partner countries (Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Egypt, Finland, Georgia, Ireland, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Malta, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine) and international organisations (Council of the European Union, European Commission, EEAS, EUROCONTROL, OCCAR).

The participants were addressed by Mr Todd J. Brown, the Director of the NATO Office of Security and Mr Boris Mohar, the Director of the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information.

The meeting discussed a wider aspect of security in connection with the NATO individual security policy in the field of classified information protection including personal, physical, documentation and industry security as well as the information systems security. The meeting also included and considered the modern aspects of protection against internal threats, cyber defence and safety culture and awareness.

]]>Press releasenews-1333Fri, 03 Jul 2015 09:42:00 +0200A representative of the Macedonian National Security Authority on a 10 week training program in the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information of the Republic of Sloveniahttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1333/
With the support of the European Fund for the Balkans, Mr. Daniel Trenchov employed in the National...With the support of the European Fund for the Balkans, Mr. Daniel Trenchov employed in the National Security Authority of the Republic of Macedonia, between April 28 and July 3, 2015, attended a 10 week training program in the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information of the Republic of Slovenia. During the training period, he studied thoroughly the Slovene but also the EU and NATO legal framework regarding the protection of classified information. He participated in all working activities organized and chaired by the Office as well as in other sessions in which the Office has been involved. By following presentations in the General Secretariat of the Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, he gained an on the spot experience about the process of handling classified information. He also attended a practical inspection which was conducted by the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Interior. For the purpose of better implemention of the NSA Cloudproject and the NSA Forum, English user manuals have also been prepared by the trainee during his internship period.

Attending a basic training program in the field of classified information and studying the distance learning version of the above mentioned program have also been a part of the trainership.

Aside from the regular training schedule, the fellow participated in an expert conference entitled: “Dillemas and challenges of using drones and their normative regulation“, which was held in the National Parliament and organized by the Institute for Corporate Security.

He also attended and successfully completed 40 classes of Slovene language course.

By getting an comprehensive insight into the Slovene system for protection of classified information and, consequently, preparing a comparative analysis with the Macedonian system for protection of classified information, we recognize that the program’ s objectives have been achieved. We emphasize that the candidate has gained a relevant knowledge in the field of classified information protection and that his engagement in the Office contributed to faster realisation of this specific project which has been managed and coordinated by the Office.

]]>Press releasenews-1331Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:29:00 +0200Regional experts' meeting of the 6S Initiativehttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1331/
The National Security Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 15 and 16 of June 2015 hosted in...

The National Security Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 15 and 16 of June 2015 hosted in Sarajevo the first experts' meeting of the 6S member states. In addition to the participants from the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information of the Republic of Slovenia, representatives from the NSAs of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Croatia, Republic of Macedonia, Republic of Montenegro and Republic of Serbia also took part in the meeting.

The goal of the meeting was to define the minimum requirements and activities that the National Security Authorities should fulfill and comply with in the process of mutual assistance provision. The adopted conclusions derived from the meeting will be discussed/confirmed during the regular annual meeting of NSAs directors, which is expected to be held in November 2015.

]]>Press releasenews-1330Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:27:00 +0200Presentation of the Cyber Security Strategy of the Republic of Croatiahttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1330/
On the ground of the well-established relations of mutual cooperation between the Government Office...On the ground of the well-established relations of mutual cooperation between the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information of the Republic of Slovenia and the Office of the National Security Council of the Republic of Croatia (National Security Authority), representatives from the Croatian NSA presented on June 18, 2015 a draft version of the cyber security strategy of the Republic of Croatia. Introductory speeches to the session were given by the director of the Slovene NSA Mr. Boris Mohar and by the director of the Croatian NSA Mr. Ivica Panelić. ]]>Press releasenews-1325Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:12:00 +0100Approval of the cryptographic products of Swedish company Tutus Data AB http://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1325/
After conducting an extensive evaluation, Slovenian Government Office for the Protection of...

After conducting an extensive evaluation, Slovenian Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information (Slovenian NSA), approved the Färist VPN and the Färist Micro of Swedish company Tutus Data AB for the protection of national classified information up to and including RESTRICTED classification level.

]]>Press releasenews-1323Fri, 28 Nov 2014 08:45:00 +0100Signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Montenegro on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1323/
In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on...In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on the protection of classified information and ​​after the previous negotiations on 27 November 2014 an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of Montenegro on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information was signed. During the visit of the representatives of the national security authority of Montenegro in Ljubljana, the Agreement was signed by Boris Mohar, Director of the Office for the Protection of Classified Information, National Security Authority of the Republic of Slovenia and Savo Vučinić, Director of the Directorate for Protection of Classified Information, National Security Authority of Montenegro.

With the conclusion of the Agreement a legal basis for carrying out the tasks of state bodies in their exchange of classified information with representatives of other countries is established. Additionally, Slovenian companies will be able to enter into contracts that foresee the exchange of classified information.

]]>Press releasenews-1320Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:18:00 +0100Signing of the Agreement between the Republic of Slovenia and the Kingdom of Spain on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1320/
In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on...

In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on the protection of classified information and ​​after the previous three rounds of negotiations on 21 October 2014 an Agreement between the the Republic of Slovenia and the Kingdom of Spain on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information was signed. During the visit of the representatives of the Government Office for Protection of Classified Information of the Republic of Slovenia in Madrid, the Agreement was signed by Boris Mohar, Director of the Office for the Protection of Classified Information, National Security Authority of the Republic of Slovenia and Félix Sanz Roldán, Secretary of State Director of the National Intelligence Centre.

With the conclusion of the Agreement a legal basis for carrying out the tasks of state bodies in their exchange of classified information with representatives of other countries is established. Additionally, Slovenian companies will be able to enter into contracts that foresee the exchange of classified information.

]]>Press releasenews-1318Mon, 06 Oct 2014 13:34:00 +0200The Cyber ​​Security Imperative and Conditions for the Protection of National Securityhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1318/
The Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information together with ICS-Ljubljana,...

The Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information together with ICS-Ljubljana, the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovenian Computer Emergency Response Team (SI-CERT) co-organised a high-profile national conference on the topic "The cyber ​​security imperative and conditions for the protection of national security". The event was held on the premises of the National Council and was attended by over 120 participants.

Lecturers from different perspectives shed light on the issue of cyber security in the Republic of Slovenia and contributed relevant information on the forthcoming national strategy in the field of cyber security, which is currently in public debate.

Mr. Boris Mohar, Director of the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information, provided a comprehensive overview of the activities implemented by various institutions in the area of cyber security and presented the coordinating role of the Office regarding the planned cyber security system.

]]>Press releasenews-1313Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:52:00 +0100Signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1313/
In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on...In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on the protection of classified information and ​​after the previous negotiations on 19 February 2014 an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information was signed. During the visit of the representatives of the national security authority of Cyprus in Ljubljana, the Agreement was signed by Boris Mohar, Director of the Office for the Protection of Classified Information, National Security Authority of the Republic of Slovenia and Demetrakis Demetriou, Director of the National Security Authority of the Republic of Cyprus.

With the conclusion of the Agreement a legal basis for carrying out the tasks of state bodies in their exchange of classified information with representatives of other countries is established. Additionally, Slovenian companies will be able to enter into contracts that foresee the exchange of classified information.

]]>Press releasenews-1311Wed, 15 Jan 2014 11:37:00 +0100RND 6S - Closing statementhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1311/
The final statement of the regional meeting of six NSA directors (RND 6S) is published on the part...

The final statement of the regional meeting of six NSA directors (RND 6S) is published on the part of web site dedicated to regional cooperation.

]]>Press releasenews-1307Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:44:00 +0100Boris Mohar appointed Director of the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information http://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1307/
At its session on Thursday, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision to appoint...At its session on Thursday, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision to appoint Boris Mohar to the post of Director of the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information for a five-year term starting on 29 November 2013 and with the possibility of reappointment.

Boris Mohar was born on 31 August 1961 in Ljubljana. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana.

Between 1986 and 2006 he worked for various state administration services, specialising in public finance, budget and procurement issues. In December 2006 he joined the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information. His duties included international cooperation, representation of the Office and Slovenia in the European Union security committees, negotiation and conclusion of bilateral agreements on the protection of classified information, and coordination of industrial security issues. He worked as acting director of the Office in the six months leading up to his appointment.

On 28 November 2013 a joint meeting of the directors of the Croatian, Montenegrin, Serbian, and Slovenian NSAs was held in Ljubljana. Directors of the Macedonian NSA and NSA of Bosnia and Herzegovina committed their support by written statement.

The goal of this event was to confirm the commitment to upgrade the process of the protection of classified information in the region and to demonstrate an awareness that the region itself has to take responsibility for stability and development. Moreover, the group identified initiatives and projects that might stimulate regional cooperation and integration into European and Euro-Atlantic structures for our entire region.

]]>Press releasenews-1298Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:33:00 +0200Virtual classroom traininghttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1298/
Following more efficient and cost-effective approach in training the Government Office for the...Following more efficient and cost-effective approach in training the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information organized training through a virtual classroom for PSC applicants staying abroad. Cases will be considered individually.

Training in the field of classified information is required by the Classified Information Act and the Decree on Vetting and Issue of Security Clearance Certificates.

]]>Press releasenews-1296Fri, 02 Aug 2013 08:23:00 +0200Signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Russian Federation on Mutual Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1296/
In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on...

In the context of international activities in the field of concluding international agreements on the protection of classified information and ​​after the previous three rounds of negotiations on 31 July 2013 an Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Government of the Russian Federation on mutual protection of classified information was signed. During the visit of the representatives of the Government Office for Protection of Classified Information of the Republic of Slovenia in Moscow, the Agreement was signed by Boris Mohar, Acting Director of the Office and Yuri Yakovlev, head of the Economic Security Service of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.

With the conclusion of the Agreement a legal basis for carrying out the tasks of state bodies, including the Ministry of Defence in their exchange of classified information with representatives of other countries is established. Additionally, Slovenian companies will be able to enter into contracts that foresee the exchange of classified information.

]]>Press releasenews-1294Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:25:00 +0200The first working meeting of the project NSA CLOUD between representatives of the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Sloveniahttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1294/
In the period from 16th to 17th july 2013 the representatives of the National Security Authority...

In the period from 16th to 17th july 2013 the representatives of the National Security Authority of the Republic of Macedonia conducted a study visit at the Government Office for the Protection of Classified Information of the Republic of Slovenia.

The visit took place under the umbrella of the European Commission - TAIEX program (STUDY VISIT ON THE EXCHANGE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION BETWEEN THE Competent Authorities). Within two working days the NSA CLOUD was presented as a project of exchange of information between national security authorities. Several drafts of the supporting documents were created, as well as a 2013 Action plan.

]]>Press releasenews-1292Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:52:00 +0200Boris Mohar appointed Acting Director of the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1292/
At its 11 regular session on 30 may 2013, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a...At its 11 regular session on 30 may 2013, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision to appoint Boris Mohar for Acting Director of the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Protection of Classified Information.]]>Press releasenews-1288Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:40:00 +0100Two new agreementshttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1288/
On 29 December 2012 two agreements on the exchange and protection of classified information was...On 29 December 2012 two agreements on the exchange and protection of classified information was published in the Official Gazette number 108/12:

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA ON THE EXCHANGE AND MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG ON THE EXCHANGE AND MUTUAL PROTECTION OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

]]>Press releasenews-1282Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:12:00 +0200Gregor Majcen appointed Director of the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Protection of Classified Informationhttp://www.uvtp.gov.si/en/medijsko_sredisce/news/1282/
At its session today, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision to appoint...

At its session today, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a decision to appoint Gregor Majcen Director of the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Protection of Classified Information for a five-year term with the possibility of reappointment.

Gregor Majcen graduated from the College of Police and Security Studies and afterwards from the Faculty of Law at the University of Maribor.He was employed with the Ljubljana Police Directorate from 1998 to 2008 and then served for three years in the Intelligence and Security Service of the Ministry of Defence; in October 2011, he started work at the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for the Protection of Classified Information and has served as its acting director for the past six months.